Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $200.32 | 7.385% | $215.1136 | $215.11 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
Purchase #2 | $232.39 | 11.146% | $258.2922 | $258.29 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
Purchase #3 | $36.26 | 8.505% | $39.3439 | $39.34 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
Purchase #4 | $183.33 | 9.120% | $200.0497 | $200.05 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
Purchase #5 | $224.81 | 10.746% | $248.9681 | $248.97 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
Purchase #6 | $154.66 | 5.129% | $162.5925 | $162.59 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
Purchase #7 | $164.53 | 12.800% | $185.5898 | $185.59 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,196.30 | $1,309.9498 | $1,309.94 | $1,309.95 | $1,309.90 |